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Appendix D: BSET Grant Guidance and Application Kit 2 6. Project Narrative Form (B-6). The Project Narrative is the detailed description of the project for which the grantee is seeking funds. The grantee must explain the “what is to be purchased, why the item(s) are needed, how the item(s) will be used to enhance border security, and how the project will be measured for effectiveness. The application will be evaluated on the information contained in the Project Narrative. 7. Direct Deposit Authorization Form (Form 74-176). This form is available on the GDEM web site under Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Materials. This form is required for advance funding. The Grant Financial Officer must sign this form. D. Public Information Act Much of the information submitted in the course of applying for funding under this program, or provided in the course of its grant management activities, may be considered law enforcement sensitive or otherwise important to national security interests. This may include threat, risk, and needs assessment information, and discussions of demographics, transportation, public works, and industrial and public health infrastructures. While this information under State control is subject to requests made pursuant to the Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, all determinations concerning the release of information of this nature are made on a case-by-case basis and may fall within one or more of the available exemptions under the Act. The applicant is encouraged to consult its own State and local laws and regulations regarding the release of information, which should be considered when reporting sensitive matters in the grant application. II. Submittal A. Submit the complete BSET Application package directly to the GDEM Operations Section. Retain a copy of your submission for use in submitting required Performance and Financial Reports. Mail your BSET Application to: Operation Section, BSET Program Manager Governor’s Division of Emergency Management Texas Department of Public Safety PO Box 4087 Austin, TX 7877 -0224 B. Applications will be accepted, reviewed, and awarded on a first-come, first served basis. When funding is exhausted, applications will no longer be accepted. C. Late applications will be accepted until May 1, 2009 for consideration for any un-obligated funds. After that date, it is not feasible that projects can be completed within the program period. III. Questions and Evaluation Criteria A. Evaluation Process 1. GDEM program staff will review each application for completeness and adherence to BSET program rules adherence to programmatic guidelines, feasibility, and how well the proposed solution addresses the identified need or capability shortfall. 2. After screening BSET applications, GDEM will notify applicants, typically by e-mail, of any problems with their application and request they resolve them.
B. Evaluation Criteria 1. Grants will be evaluated on the following criteria: The identification of realistic, obtainable and measurable outputs. The identification of realistic, obtainable and measurable outcomes. The identification of the means of how both the outputs and outcomes will be recorded. A clear means to evaluate the cost benefit ratio of the device(s). 2. For the identification of obtainable and measurable outputs, emphasis will be on: Data or metrics that do not overly burden the reporting officer or agency – the data gathering process should be inherent in the process of operating the device or devices acquired from the grant. For example: if it is a license plate reader, a check box as to the type of the device might be added to vehicle recovery report or form. Readily accessible data – the data should be such that it is readily available to anyone else operating the same or equivalent equipment. Metrics which can be captured with a good level of granularity – the metrics or measurements should be such that data is captured in the context of the environment. For example: although it is important to know how many vehicles might be intercepted through the use of a license plate reader, the hour the vehicles were intercepted, if they were parked or moving, etc., could help other agencies or researchers in the development of better solutions to vehicle interception. Metrics that define and aid in the identification of best practices in the use of the equipment – the metrics or measurements should be such that data is captured in the context of the operations. For example: knowing the context of the operation in which a device is used can help other agencies and researchers understanding of the best practices for the use of devices. This in turn, will help in determining the cost/benefit ratio of the device(s). . For the identification of obtainable and measurable outcomes, emphasis will be on: Data that can be clearly attributed to the use of the device(s) – clearly detailing how a device contributed to an effective act of law enforcement will help in determining the value realized from specific device(s). This also will help in determining the cost/benefit ratio of the device(s). Data that can be measured in the context of operations – clearly detailing how a specific device or devices impact overall law enforcement efforts in specific types of operation should be such that it helps the reporting agency understand if the device or devices are a worthwhile investment of time and financial resources. Appendix D: BSET Grant Guidance and Application Kit
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